rockbass
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recently purchased a 14 foot semi v. the serial number indicates it was made in new york and registered with the state / coast guard as a home made boat. find it very odd, they did not add a drain plug, but thanks to this site i will be able to add one myself.
i do have a concern when traveling with the motor attached. when driving down the road, i can see the motor (evinrude 6 hp) bouncing around some in the back. not too much, but i never saw this with other boats i've had. its really more moving back and forth flexing the aluminum. is this something i should be concerned about? i'm worried it will weaken the aluminum and cause a tear or rivet to go, etc.
the stern is all aluminum (seems thin) with one center bracket and the builder used 1 x 4 boards for the transom. i'm thinking about removing the boards and covering the whole stern with one piece of plywood. just attach it right to the aluminum. there is a lip around the stern where it is riveted on the outside. if i fit a piece of plywood into this lip, will it change the dynamics of the boat? should i be concerned about the additional weight on the stern? if it is ok to do this, what thickness should i use for plywood? and should i attach on the outside or inside? will it make a difference?
it was previously used as a row boat and i added the seats, shelf for tm, etc. the tag says the boat is rated for 650 lbs and a 9.9 hp motor. i'm just not sure the current 1 x 4 board configuration is the best way to go. it just seems almost too flexible. the motor also sits at a slight angle because of the board thickness. doesn't seem to be a big deal, but something i noticed.
any thoughts are greatly appreciated. thanks.
i do have a concern when traveling with the motor attached. when driving down the road, i can see the motor (evinrude 6 hp) bouncing around some in the back. not too much, but i never saw this with other boats i've had. its really more moving back and forth flexing the aluminum. is this something i should be concerned about? i'm worried it will weaken the aluminum and cause a tear or rivet to go, etc.
the stern is all aluminum (seems thin) with one center bracket and the builder used 1 x 4 boards for the transom. i'm thinking about removing the boards and covering the whole stern with one piece of plywood. just attach it right to the aluminum. there is a lip around the stern where it is riveted on the outside. if i fit a piece of plywood into this lip, will it change the dynamics of the boat? should i be concerned about the additional weight on the stern? if it is ok to do this, what thickness should i use for plywood? and should i attach on the outside or inside? will it make a difference?
it was previously used as a row boat and i added the seats, shelf for tm, etc. the tag says the boat is rated for 650 lbs and a 9.9 hp motor. i'm just not sure the current 1 x 4 board configuration is the best way to go. it just seems almost too flexible. the motor also sits at a slight angle because of the board thickness. doesn't seem to be a big deal, but something i noticed.
any thoughts are greatly appreciated. thanks.